2023 NHL Draft Rankings and Vegas Cup Champs - June 14th, 2023

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings preseason is over, and the kids are still here - is this the most optimistic preseason outlook in Winged Wheel Podcast history? (00:00) Tune in as we start by discussing Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's Detroit Red Wings & NHL-leading performance, how his game compares to Marco Kasper's, whether he could be a long-term solution for Todd McLellan next to Dylan Larkin & Lucas Raymond, & his chances of making the team (6:55). Next, what Justin Holl & Erik Gustafsson being waived mean for Axel Sandin Pellikka's roster chances, how his path compares to Moritz Seider & Simon Edvinsson's, if he's destined to be paired with Albert Johansson, & how the Grand Rapids Griffins AHL path could benefit him like it did Nate Danielson & other prospects (14:30). Finally, Emmitt Finnie's standout preseason & how he took the step past guys like Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, & Carter Bear, & what his roster chances are in McLellan and Steve Yzerman's eyes (28:20) before we give our full Detroit Red Wings Opening Night roster projections (40:10). After that, our Atlantic Division Preview, including Pastrnak's Boston Bruins, Dahlin's Buffalo Sabres, Raymond's Detroit Red Wings, Hutson's Montreal Canadiens, Tkachuk's Ottawa Senators, Kucherov's Tampa Bay Lightning, Barkov's Florida Panthers, and Matthews' Toronto Maple Leafs (52:30). We wrap up with a look at Jackson LaCombe & Luke Hughes' $9 million AAV contracts and what that means for Steve Yzerman as he looks to extend Simon Edvinsson (1:25:00). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:30:00) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

6 Okt 1h 40min

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings are getting closer to puck drop on the regular season, and their rookies are still making noise... Tune in as we open by discussing Nate Danielson's injuries, Todd McLellan's comments on his chances, & how this affects his NHL vs. AHL trajectory (4:10). Next, a look at Axel Sandin Pellikka's development over the course of the preseason and when he might join Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, and Albert Johansson on the blue line. Also, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's impressive shot & NHL-style game, & whether we may see him with the Detroit Red Wings, joining Marco Kasper, Dylan Larkin, Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, & Lucas Raymond in the top 6 (10:25). After that, a look at Kirill Kaprizov's new contract with the Minnesota Wild, how this shakes up the league's benchmarks, why Steve Yzerman should be happy about the deal, & what's next for players like Connor McDavid and Cale Makar (23:30). Next up, our Metropolitan Division preview, including predictions and analysis on Aho's Carolina Hurricanes, Hughes' New Jersey Devils, Shesterkin's New York Rangers, Ovechkin's Washington Capitals, Barzal's New York Islanders, Michkov's Philadelphia Flyers, Fantilli's Columbus Blue Jackets, & Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins (38:30). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:10:45) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

2 Okt 1h 23min

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The race is on for the remaining Detroit Red Wings roster spots, and Steve Yzerman & Todd McLellan are looking at a lot of promising young players vying for the Hockeytown squad. Tune in as we open by discussing the Appleton - Copp - Rasmussen line, how their chemistry could solidify the rest of the lineup (DeBrincat - Kasper - Kane and even Larkin and Raymond), and whether the penalty kill could benefit (4:00). We also go over Albert Johansson's improvement, what to expect on defense between him and Simon Edvinsson, Moritz Seider, and some potential other combinations including Bernard-Docker and Hamonic. Plus, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Carter Mazur, Amadeus Lombardi, Emmitt Finnie, and all of the young Red Wings hopefuls competing with the likes of Berggren and Compher for roster spots (plus Cossa in net) (14:05). After that, our Central Division preview & predictions: Rantanen's Dallas Stars, Makar's Colorado Avalanche, Hellebuyck's Winnipeg Jets, Cooley's Utah Mammoth, Kaprizov's Minnesota Wild, Kyrou's St. Louis Blues, Bedard's Chicago Blackhawks, & Josi's Nashville Predators (34:40). Finally, NHL news including Mason McTavish's contract and Barkov's season-ending injury (1:06:10) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:11:15) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Green Light Lending: gogreenlightlending.com #ad Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

29 Sep 1h 21min

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp EMMITT. FINNIE. Tune in as we start by discussing the Detroit Red Wings returning to the ice in a win over the Chicago Blackhawks, led by a line of Emmitt Finnie, Nate Danielson, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard. Also, analysis on performances from Compher, Berggren, Mitchell, & others, before discussing Emmitt Finnie's actualy NHL roster odds - could he be the one to join Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond on the top line? Would Steve Yzerman and Todd McLellan take him over Danielson, Carter Mazur, or other Red Wings hopefuls (or maybe even J.T. Compher)? (5:45) Next, our Pacific Division Preview, including analysis & predictions on a chaotic Western Conference division: McDavid & the Edmonton Oilers, Kopitar & the Los Angeles Kings, Marner & the Vegas Golden Knights, Beniers & the Seattle Kraken, Hughes & the Vancouver Canucks, Kadri & the Calgary Flames, McTavish & the Anaheim Ducks, and Celebrini & the San Jose Sharks. (42:15) All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:13:40) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb Max's Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6656657/2025/09/24/red-wings-blackhawks-preseason-prospects/

25 Sep 1h 24min

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp The Detroit Red Wings have returned to the ice! Tune in as we start by recapping the Hockeytown "West" training camp in Traverse City & Grand Rapids, including: Emmitt Finnie, Elmer Soderblom, & Amadeus Lombardi shining in the Red & White game, potential linemantes for Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond, Moarco Kasper continuing to lead the line with Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat, Moritz Seider setting the tone, Todd McLellan's big impact, Danielson, Finnie, Mazur, Brandsegg-Nygard, and other young players' chances to make the Red Wings roster, & more (5:40). Next, a look at John Gibson, Cam Talbot, and Sebastian Cossa in net, as well as an analysis on what McLellan can do on defense behind Seider, Chiarot, Edvinsson, and Johansson: can Bernard-Docker pan out? Will Gustafsson rebound? (34:40) After that, a quick discussion on Steve Yzerman's media conference (49:55) before discussing the newly revealed Detroit Red Wings Centennial jersey (52:45). All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (59:55) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to ExpressVPN.com/wingedwheel to get 4 extra months FREE! #ad This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

22 Sep 1h 13min

WWP NIGHT w/ the DETROIT RED WINGS (Nov. 15th vs. BUF) TICKETS: https://www.gofevo.com/event/WingedWheelPodcast11-15 WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp (More detailed description coming soon!) Tune in as Brad & Evan steer the ship while Ryan is away! The Detroit Red Wings prospect games are underway, as the hosts discuss what's gone down and what to look forward to with Axel Sandin Pellikka, Nate Danielson, Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, Amadeus Lombardi, Emmitt Finnie, Trey Augustine, Carter Bear, Sebastian Cossa, & more. Next, interesting words from Connor McDavid, Kirill Kaprizov, Quinn Hughes, & Sidney Crosby - can Steve Yzerman add a superstar to the Detroit Red Wings roster down the road, or is it a pipe dream for any of these stars to actually leave? All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

14 Sep 1h 11min

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS ON SALE NOW: griffinshockey.com/wwp As the offseason begins to wind down, we're back with another (remote) episode of the Winged Wheel Podcast ft. Max Bultman of The Athletic Detroit to take advantage of the downtime! We start by discussing the recent changes to the CBA, and how the NHL's implementation plan on certain shifts can benefit Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings when it comes to extending Simon Edvinsson and Marco Kasper. Can Hockeytown's core be solidified with more contracts like Dylan Larkin, Moritz Seider, and Lucas Raymond's? (3:55) We then discuss the earlier implementation of the Stanley Cup Playoffs salary cap and whether that means teams like Florida or Vegas would have to shed cap - could someone like Evan Rodrigues be on Steve Yzerman's radar to add to McLellan's Detroit Red Wings? (23:25) After announce WWP Night w/ the Grand Rapids Griffins details (35:35), we take an opportunity to review some mailbag "who says no" trade proposals: McTavish, Karlsson, Sandin Pellikka, Danielson, Bear, Connor, & more - would any of these deals make sense? (40:00) All of that & lots more before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (1:08:30) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Go to TempoMeals.com/WINGEDWHEEL for 60% off your first box! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

7 Sep 1h 19min

Before we jump into Detroit Red Wings talk, Evan has returned with some exciting news! (00:00) We then jump back to hockey by discussing whether the fears of injury or wear & tear for Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and the rest of the Hockeytown Olympic hopefuls are overblown or a legitimate concern. Will Todd McLellan's squad hold tough, or will another bout of injuries leave the scoring to the like of Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, Marco Kasper, and the rest of the Red Wings? (7:15) Next, we compare where Steve Yzerman's Detroit Red Wings are relative to Suzuki, Caufield, Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens, Tkachuk, Stutzle and the Ottawa Senators, and Dahlin's Buffalo Sabres. What does Steve Yzerman need to do to match the talent levels of Demidov & Co., or are Danielson, Sandin Pellikka, Brandsegg-Nygard, & the rest of the Red Wings pipeline more than enough? (21:40) Finally, notes on the Red Wings broadcast schedule & how much of Ken Daniels & Mickey Redmond we'll see, some quick NHL news, & more (47:30) before we take your questions and comments in our Overtime segment (56:35) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! This episode is brought to you by Hims. Visit hims.com/wingedwheel for your personalized hair loss treatment options. #ad Go to KoffeeKult.com and use code WWP for 15% off your order! #ad Support the Jamie Daniels Foundation through Wings Money on the Board: https://www.wingedwheelpodcast.com/wingsmotb

1 Sep 1h 9min